How can I sell or donate a Unicolor enlarger, and how do I test whether it powers on?
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I have a Unicolor enlarger and want to find it a new home. What are the best places to sell or donate darkroom equipment like this? Also, how can I verify that it powers on and works, especially if I'm not sure I have all the original parts?
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Debbie
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Here are some good choices:
- Offer it to a local photography club.
- Offer it to a local school/college/university that has photography courses.
- Offer to donate it to a local charity thrift or second-hand store.
- Bring it to a photography store that sells used equipment to see if they want to buy it.
- See if any local photography or art stores have a physical bulletin board where they allow people to post listings for used equipment.
- See if a pawn shop has interest in it.
- List it for free/sale online; for example Craigslist, OfferUp, or eBay.
For help turning it on, we would need to know the specific model number. If you donate it, you don't have to worry about turning it on. It should include a power cord that includes a switch, and sometimes a voltage regulator, but you may be missing some of the parts required to turn it on.
Originally by Amazon Dies In Darkness. Source · Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
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Good options are to offer it to a local photography club, school/college with photography courses, a used camera store, thrift/charity shop, pawn shop, or list it locally online (such as Craigslist, OfferUp, or eBay). Physical bulletin boards at photo or art stores can also work well for niche darkroom gear.
To test it, the specific Unicolor model matters. Enlargers typically need the proper power cord and often an inline switch or timer; if any of that is missing, you may not be able to power it safely. Check for a model number first and look for the correct cord, lamp head, and any external switch/timer unit. If you’re only trying to pass it along, donating or selling it as untested may be the simplest route.
If you do test it, inspect the cord and plug for damage before connecting power. Don’t force anything if parts seem missing.
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